Invest India proudly appoints Ms. Nivruti Rai as its Managing Director & CEO, marking a significant moment in the organization’s leadership. Taking the baton from Ms. Manmeet K Nanda, who had adroitly served as the interim MD & CEO since March 2023, Ms. Rai brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments to this critical role.
Having spent an illustrious 29 years as a global business and technology leader at Intel, Ms. Nivruti Rai has been instrumental in driving growth and investment for Intel India as its Country Head for the past seven years. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in fostering indigenous technology development, nurturing the startup ecosystem, and shaping policy formulation in critical and emerging technologies. Her remarkable contributions in the field of technology were recognized with the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar, further attesting to her expertise and influence in the industry.
As Ms. Rai embarks on this new journey with Invest India, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in working closely with industry associations, business leaders, and government officials. This wealth of expertise positions her perfectly to drive Invest India’s vision and execute the government’s flagship initiatives, including Make in India, Startup India, National Single Window System, Project Monitoring Group, and Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council.
The Board of Invest India, chaired by Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, DPIIT, comprises esteemed members from various sectors, including government officials and business leaders. Invest India’s contributions and instrumental role in executing the government’s initiatives have earned it recognition and appreciation from stakeholders. Leveraging private sector expertise and embodying principles of transparency, ethics, and corporate governance, Invest India continues to play a pivotal role in driving India’s growth and economic transformation on the global stage. With Ms. Nivruti Rai at the helm, the organization is poised for further success and meaningful impact in India’s development journey.